David Alex Archer served in the U.S. Marines
David Alex Archer, age 74, of Ada, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
He was born on November 15, 1951, in Lima to the late Lawrence H. and Betty (Holloway) Archer.
David is survived by his two daughters: Sarah (Matt) Jung of Ada, MI and Erica Archer of Cincinnati; six grandchildren; two brothers: Eric (Kim) Archer and Rod (Suzanne) Archer; and three sisters: Gretchen Cadegan, Bonnie (Carl) Wilkerson and Laurie (Dave) Dugo.
Also preceding him in death is a brother, Daniel Archer.
David worked as a custodian for Ada Schools. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served from August 1970 until May 1974.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. It was his wish to be cremated.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org/
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